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Thurston Through Your Lens
Thurston Through Your Lens is a community photo campaign from Experience Olympia & Beyond celebrating summer across the region. Whether you're exploring Olympia's waterfront, visiting local farmers markets, discovering lavender farms, attending festivals, hiking nearby trails, or enjoying local restaurants, we invite you to share the moments that made your summer memorable. Your photos help inspire future visitors looking for things to do in Olympia & Beyond while showcasing the authentic experiences that make our destination unique.
Share your favorite summer memories with us.
Every summer tells a different story, and we want to see yours.
Whether it's a breathtaking sunset, your favorite meal, a day on the water, a local event, a family adventure, or a hidden gem you discovered along the way, your photos help capture what makes summer here so special.
We're inviting visitors and residents alike to share the moments that made this season memorable.
How to participate
- Submit your favorite summer photo using the form below.
- Tell us where your photo was taken and what made the moment special.
- We'll review your submission and add approved photos to our community gallery.
Throughout the campaign, we'll also feature select photos on our social media channels as part of our Friday Feature series.
What we're looking for
We'd love to see photos that capture the spirit of summer, including:
- Outdoor adventures
- Local events and festivals
- Farmers markets and farm experiences
- Food and drink
- Parks, trails, and waterfronts
- Small businesses
- Wildlife and nature
- Family and friends making memories
Whether your photo was taken on a phone or a professional camera, we'd love to see it. Help us tell the story of summer. Every photo adds another perspective and helps celebrate the places, people, and experiences that make this destination so special.
We can't wait to see summer through your lens.
📸 Submit your photo below.
